CITY OF SIMI VALLEY
MEMORANDUM
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uly 17, 2023
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: City Council
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ROM: Department of the City Manager’s Office
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UBJECT: RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF A REPRESENTATIVE TO
THE VENTURA COUNTY AREA AGENCY ON AGING ADVISORY
COUNCIL
RECOMMENDATION
The Simi Valley Council On Aging (COA) recommends the City Council ratify the appointment of Susan Genova as one of the City’s representatives to the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging (VCAAA) Advisory Council to fill an unscheduled vacancy with a term commencing on July 18, 2023, and concluding on June 30, 2024.
BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW
The VCAAA Advisory Council represents the concerns of senior citizens countywide. It provides leadership, advocacy , and visi bility for persons aged 60 and over within Ventura County. The VCAAA Advisory Council is comprised of two (2) representatives from each city within the County and serves to advise the VCAAA on matters related to persons aged 60 and older. Each city’s Council On Aging’s Executive Board selects its two representatives, which are then ratified by the respective City Councils and appointed to the 20-m ember VCAAA Advisory Council. The by-laws of the VCAAA allow for members to serve three consecutive two-year terms on the Advisory Council before a waiting period of one year must lapse in order to be eligible for another term.
FINDINGS AND ALTERNATIVES
On May 9, 2023, the COA received a resig nation from one of their VCAAA Advisory Council Representatives, whose term was to conclude on June 30, 2024. T he COA recently conducted a recruitment to fill an expired term that concluded on May 5, 2023 , and invited eligible candidates who submitted applications to be considered for the unscheduled vacancy.
On June 12, 202 3, the COA Executive Board voted to recommend the appointment of Susan Genova (Attachment A, page 3) to fill the unscheduled vacancy, subject to the City Council’s ratification. If r atified, this will be Ms. Genova’s first term. Pursuant to the VCAAA By-laws, she will be eligible to serve out this partial term and serve two additional consecutive two-year terms before a waiting period of one year must lapse to be eligible for another term.
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AGENDA ITEM NO.
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T
he COA recommends that the City Council ratify its appointment of Susan Genova to fill the unscheduled vacancy as one of the City’s representatives to the V CAAA Advisory Council. If the appointment is ratified, Susan Genova will serve a partial term commencing July 18, 2023, and concluding on June 30, 2024.
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he following alternatives are available to the City Council:
1. Ra
tify the appointment of Susan Genova to fill an unscheduled vacancy as one of the City’s representatives to the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging (VCAAA) Advisory Council with a term commencing on July 1 8, 2023, and concluding on June 30, 2024;
2. P
rovide the COA with an alternative direction.
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he Council On Aging recommends Alternative No. 1.
SUGGESTED CITY COUNCIL MOTION
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e to ratify the appointment of Susan Genova to fill an unscheduled vacancy as one of the City’s representatives to the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council with a term commencing on July 18, 2023, and concluding on June 30, 2024.
SUMMARY
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n May 8, 2023, the COA received the resignation of a VCAAA Advisory Council Representative. On June 12, 2023, the COA Executive Board voted to recommend the appointment of Susan Genova to fill the unscheduled vacancy as a representative to the VCAAA Advisory Council, subject to ratification by the City Council. The COA recommends that the City Council ratify the appointment of Susan Genova as one of the City’s representatives to the VCAAA Advisory Council with a term commencing on July 18, 2023, and concluding on June 30, 2024.
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Linda Swan
Assistant City Manager
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repared by: Robert Martin, Assistant Community Services Manager INDEX Page
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ttachment A – Application .......................................................... 3 The Simi Valley Council On Aging (COA) is seeking a volunteer interested in serving on the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging (VCAAA) Advisory Council to represent Simi Valley seniors at the county level on topics related to transportation, housing, nutrition and health, optimal aging and many other senior related topics. The appointed representative will serve a two-year term of service, commencing July 1, 2023.
Please complete the application below, answering all questions as thoroughly as possible. All applications are due by Friday, May 5, 2023, by 4:00 p.m.. All applicants are requested to attend the COA meeting on Monday, May 8, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at the Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi, Simi Valley CA 93063.
Interested applicants must:
Be 60 years of age or older
Reside in the City of Simi Valley
Serve as a volunteer and at the pleasure of the Simi Valley City Council Be able to attend six general membership meetings a year in the City of Ventura, or virtually, as well as participate in at least one sub-committee Be able to report all topics of importance (in writing or verbally) to the COA If you have any questions, please call (805) 583-6364.
* Name
Susan Genova
* Address
Simi Valley CA 93063
* Phone
Phone
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* Email
* What contributions do you think you can make to the VCAAA Advisory Council? I am a nurse with advanced training in geriatric care and many years of experience understanding the needs of and working with the senior population * What do you see as your responsibilities if appointed as a representative to the VCAAA Advisory Council? To ensure that seniors are able to continue to meet and supersede their aspirations of living their best lives in a safe and comfortable environment of their choosing. * Please list any community activities you are involved in.
I am currently a member of the 2022-2023 Civil Grand Jury and am applying for another year’s appointment.
Are you committed to attending the monthly VCAAA Advisory Council meetings and occasional committee meetings in Ventura and then attending the Simi Valley COA monthly meetings to report back to the members? Yes.
* Why do you think the VCAAA Advisory Council is important? The senior population needs committed advocates to put forward an agenda that will help to ensure ways to meet and exceed expectations for the best possible and most fulfilling life that they can have.
Please add any other information you would like considered.
I have multiple advanced trainings that enable me to work with the senior population including advanced trainings in dementia care.
I certify that I am at least 60 years of age and that I reside in Simi Valley.
I understand that if selected and appointed as a representative to the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council, I will serve as a volunteer and at the pleasure of the Simi Valley City Council. As a volunteer, I understand that I am not covered by the City's insurance policy and further that the City's liability does not encompass volunteers.
By entering my name below, I affirm that the provided information above is accurate and that I meet the above requirements. * Signature
Susan Genova
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Susan Genova
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